Creative Supervision Across Professions - Crawford College of Art & Design
This Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Supervision is designed for experienced professionals in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies, Arts in Health & Education, Social Care, and related fields.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Munster Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year, part-time, blended.
Entry Requirements
Level 8 qualification (or equivalent) plus 4 years post qualifying experience in relevant discipline.
For Counsellors/Psychotherapists a minimum of 4 years accredited as Counsellor/Psychotherapist
References from current Supervisor and/or Line Manager.
Currently in a Supervisory role or have access to potential Supervisees.
Careers / Further progression
Career options
This training prepares you to step confidently into the role of Supervisor. By the end of this training, you will have...
A solid foundation in creative supervision theory and practice
Confidence to offer creative, ethically sound supervision
A developed personal supervision philosophy
Experience facilitating both individual and group supervision
Insight into your own supervisory identity and professional growth
Skills to support diverse supervisees with compassion, clarity, and creativity
Further information
€3,300
This Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Supervision is designed for experienced professionals in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies, Arts in Health & Education, Social Care, and related fields.
With a strong focus on creativity, reflection, and experiential learning, you’ll explore supervision through creative and reflective approaches, gaining the skills and insight needed to supervise others with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
What makes this training unique?
A fully integrated creative and experiential model of supervision
Grounded in creative and reflective methods
Tailored for diverse professional backgrounds with real-world supervision needs
Supportive community with a strong emphasis on reflective practice
Practical supervision experience with both individuals and groups Students will be required to carry out 50 hours of supervised practice with supervisees. 25 of these hours will be with external supervisees and supervised by an external supervisor. It is therefore ideal that students are currently in a supervisory role or have access to potential supervisees. Payment for supervision (5 hours) is made directly by students to external supervisor and is
not included in the course fee.
Key models and frameworks of supervision theory and creative practice
Creative supervision techniques using art, movement, nature, and symbolism
Skills to navigate relational dynamics, parallel process, and group facilitation
How to create inclusive, ethical, and imaginative supervisory spaces
Strategies for reflective dialogue that supports supervisee growth
Tools to adapt your supervision style to online, in-person, and group settings
Department Applied Social Studies
Tel: (021) 433 5310
Email: emma.denieffe@mtu.ie